This is very ordinary. Clearly trying to play thru the bad form is not working so some time out will hopefully help. Tomic has stepped up at the events you know mean more to him (Sydney, Aus Open, Wimbledon, Davis Cup) however every single other event he has played shit. So that tells me it is a motivation and concentration thing. Take some time out mate and start fresh in Hopman Cup in January.

Just regarding appearance fee if that was the case, Pat Rafter used to always give back his appearance fee if he thought he did not perform well.. just a fun fact.

11-06-2013 11:12 PM

Sombrerero loco

Re: Tomic on hardcourt 2013

dont be so hard with him, im sure he is feeling pretty bad atm. its not as easy to find the solution, maybe on the paper it is, but in reality, its not. give him time, and give him a break. he is an amazing player

11-06-2013 10:42 PM

Givenchy

Re: Tomic on hardcourt 2013

If by rest you mean going out partying, which I'm sure he'll be doing as soon as he gets home.

Same as every year

11-06-2013 09:27 PM

Sombrerero loco

Re: Tomic on hardcourt 2013

very disappointing result this time...i cant defend him here, sorry
bernie rest now please

11-06-2013 09:04 PM

RustyOz

Re: Tomic on hardcourt 2013

Bernie performs to expectations...
Mmmphhf - it was just a Challenger.
Did he get an appearance fee? If he did they deserve it back!

11-06-2013 04:43 PM

Givenchy

Re: Tomic on hardcourt 2013

Lost 4-6 2-6

11-06-2013 04:21 PM

Sombrerero loco

Re: Tomic on hardcourt 2013

11-06-2013 04:17 PM

Givenchy

Re: Tomic on hardcourt 2013

DF to get broken 4-5, loses first set 4-6

11-06-2013 12:20 PM

Sombrerero loco

Re: Tomic on hardcourt 2013

playing marchenko in a few hours on centre court. streamed of course

11-06-2013 12:22 AM

Givenchy

Re: Tomic on hardcourt 2013

Perhaps, but the stories from earlier this year certainly raise questions about their relationship. My point was more of how I don't see a coach, if one ever is brought in, would all of a sudden fix Bernard's problems as many seem to suggest after seeing that he behaves the same way when John isn't around. And even worse is that the people (physio, hitting partner, etc) supposed to help his tennis are actually hurting him by going out and doing whatever else during the season. The lack of professionalism is astounding...

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